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Chapter 6: The American Revolution
Chapter 6: The American Revolution
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How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause?
It freed Spain to ally with Britain
It left fewer troops to fight in North America
It protected trade between Spain and Britain
2
This person wrote a pro-independence pamphlet called Common Sense.
Thomas Jefferson
Francis Marion
Thomas Paine
George Washington
3
The first main section of the Declaration of Independence
states some general ideas about society and government
declares the colonies are free and independent states.
details a long list of complaints against King George III
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Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States?
Spain
Poland
Germany
France
5
Who was a Patriot spy during the fight for New York?
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Paine
Nathan Hale
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What was the official end of the American Revolution?
the 1782 peace talks in Paris
the Battle of Yorktown
Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
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During the Revolution, most Native Americans
sided with the British
sided with Americans
remained neutral
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A formal agreement between two countries/powers to work together
grievance
mercenary
contract
allliance
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On the day after Christmas in 1776,
George Washington's troops were defeated at Trenton
George Washington's troops secretly marched across the frozen Potomac River
George Washington's troops successfully attacked Trenton
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This person led guerrilla style attacks agains the British in the South
Cornwallis
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Francis Marion
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A civilian ship that has its government's permission to raid enemy ships.
grievance
privateer
alliance
cargo
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What happened to the state of Florida after the war?
It was given back to the French.
It was returned to Spain.
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It became Canada.
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What was the MAIN purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To set forth a system of government for the United States.
To declare the separation of the United States from Britain.
To give the American people freedom.
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The Virginia resolution proclaiming that the colonies were free and independent states was introduced to Congress by
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
Nathan Hale
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Which battle of the Middle States was a HUGE turning point in the Revolution?
Battle of Princeton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
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Which of the following was NOT a reason the Americans won the Revolutionary War?
help from abroad
geography
advanced technology
patriotism
